Name: Braised red cabbage with port
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 red cabbage (about 800g); 175 ml red port; 175 ml water; 3 Tbsp light brown sugar; 3 bay leaves; 100g raisins/sultanas; Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon

Braised red cabbage with port

22 Dec 2015

by Dinna

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes

Background

Braised cabbage is very much part of the classic Christmas menu. This braised red cabbage with port is especially suitable for a festive dinner party - and it can be made easily and in advance.

Ingredients

1 red cabbage (about 800g)
175 ml red port
175 ml water
3 Tbsp light brown sugar
3 bay leaves
100g raisins/sultanas
Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

Shred or slice the cabbage into thin strips.
Put all ingredients in a large saucepan, season with salt & pepper.
Cover it with a lid and gently simmer at a low heat for about 45-60 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
Serve warm.